Japanese Chins

Japanese Spaniels

Buttercup

The Japanese Spaniel can also be called the Japanese Pug or Japanese Chin. This research paper will be full of you-never-would- have- guessed-it facts. It will start with origin and end with fun facts. All three of the names previously mentioned will be used.
Though called the Japanese Pug, these canines actually originated in China, and were brought to Japan in 732 A.D. They were first known in Europe around 1700 A.D. Commodore Matthew Perry introduced them to the west when he returned from Japan in 1853 A.D. with several dogs that had been presented to him. Even though these dogs are small, they have an intriguing history.
The average Japanese Chin is seven to nine inches tall and weighs seven to fifteen pounds. These compact, dainty looking dogs have distinctive faces that include large dark eyes, a short muzzle,drooping v-shaped ears, a wide nose, and a round forehead. Their full, straight and silky coats are usually black and white or reddish brown and white. Over all the appearance of this breed is elegant but comical.

These alert, affectionate pets are loving and independent. The Japanese Chin is extremely cat-like in attitude and are lively, happy little creatures. These intelligent animals are very charming and rarely bark.

Because of their unique faces, some Japanese Chins have breathing problems. They are prone to eye issues and a few have seasonal allergies. It is good to take them on daily walks, but they pant often.The Japanese Chin’s average life span is under ten years.

Now for how to care for a Japanese Chin. The owner should brush them daily to maintain their appearance. The Japanese Chins use their paws to wash their faces, but the owner should still wipe them occasionally.

Japanese Chin Care (JCCARE) rescues and takes care of Japanese Pugs until they are ready for adoption. JCCARE does not sell Japanese Pugs, because it is a non-profit organization. There is, however, an adoption fee. End-of- Trail Chins are too old or sick and will go to a forever foster home. The care expenses will be split between JCCARE and the foster family.

Now here are some fun facts:

• Japanese Pugs were kept by royalty in Japan.

• At first the Japanese Chin was not available to the general public.

• If a Japanese Pug were stolen the penalty was death.

• The Japanese Spaniel likes to rest on high surfaces.

• The Japanese Chin often wheezes and snores.

The Japanese Chin is a dog of many names with an exciting history. The appearance and attitude of this breed is very special. While it may be difficult to take care of the Japanese Chin’s health problems, grooming them is very simple. JCCARE will take care of Japanese Chins that don’t have anyone to love them, but that doesn’t stop them from resting on high surfaces. These are fantastic dogs.

The Rover Boys in Southern Waters


By: Arthur M. Winfield

I like this book. It is about three boys and four girls who are on a trip in a houseboat called the Dora. They leave the houseboat with a farmer named Gasper Pold.
When Tom goes to check on the houseboat it’s gone, and so are the farmer and the carpenter who agreed to fix the boat! They find a young man named Harold Bird who helps them find the houseboat. When they get the houseboat, Harold finds his long lost father!

I like this book. It is exciting. I like exciting books.

Wildflower

Joel Pepper

By:Margaret Sidney

I like this book because it is about a mischievous boy who lives in a poor house with a poor family. He has four siblings named Polly, Ben, David, and Phronsie. Joel is in the middle, between Ben and David.

While in time out, he strangles a snake he finds! That night, Joel tells David that they are going to live in a cave on a mountain near by. David dose not want to go, but Joel says that there are green flowers and he can bring some home for Polly. But the next day they are to busy to go up the mountain.

When they do have time, they find tramps in the cave! Joel goes back down to the farms and tells them about the tramps. When the tramps are found they go to jail.

Joel makes a circus and is a monkey. While he is in an apple tree he falls out! When Polly goes to find a doctor she sees Mr.Tisbbet who says he used to be a doctor. He drives her home and finds that Joel is not hurt.
I think this book is great! It has a lot of adventure. It also a lot of fun.
Wild Flower

Joel Pepper

By:Margaret Sidney

I like this book because it is about a mischievous boy who lives in a poor house with a poor family. He has four siblings named Polly, Ben, David, and Phronsie. Joel is in the middle, between Ben and David.

While in time out, he strangles a snake he finds! That night, Joel tells David that they are going to live in a cave on a mountain near by. David dose not want to go, but Joel says that there are green flowers and he can bring some home for Polly. But the next day they are to busy to go up the mountain.

When they do have time, they find tramps in the cave! Joel goes back down to the farms and tells them about the tramps. When the tramps are found they go to jail.

Joel makes a circus and is a monkey. While he is in an apple tree he falls out! When Polly goes to find a doctor she sees Mr.Tisbbet who says he used to be a doctor. He drives her home and finds that Joel is not hurt.
I think this book is great! It has a lot of adventure. It also a lot of fun.
Wild Flower

Valentine's Day

Hey! Buttercup here!
We're about to go to the pond. I'm not sure when. It may be 15 minutes,
it may be an hour. I don't really know, so I thought I'd write.
Are you excited about Valentine's Day? I am! Because we're home schooled we don't get to pass around Valentines except for at church, but I really don't mind. Our Valentine's Day is going to be hot - I'm sure of it. We've only gotten an inch of snow all season - even that was divided.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Buttercup

Knitting

Hey! It's Buttercup again! I just thought of another random thing I'd like to write about.
Wildflower, Klick, and I recently started knitting. Klick and I were at a sewing store (I got a $20 gift card for Christmas) and I saw a free knitting pattern. We brought it home and looked up how to knit. It took us 3 days to actually get it and now we're all well on our way to a scarf. Afterwards we hope to knit hats, sweaters, and more scarves.
I think knitting is fun and easy. I find it simple to relax and knit a couple rows (even if I don't know how to bind off yet:)!)
Bye for now!
Buttercup

Notebooks

Hey, Buttercup here! I'd like to tell you about something that I found rather useful.
I thought that I would like to start a new series of books, because I have read most of the series that we have. We were at the library at the time (it was very quiet partly because it was a library and partly because everybody was in school) so I thought I would find a series to read from our library trips.I found an interesting looking series and checked out the first three. These books are the diary of a ten year old girl and I found them very funny. They gave me an idea. I could start my own notebook! So far I've written three pages and vented everything that was balled up inside. I drew pictures, wrote, and taped things in. Over time I hope to have multiple notebooks full of interesting thoughts to read.
If you'd like to find the books I'm reading the first one is called Amelia's Notebook (that's supposed to be underlined but the underline button isn't working!).
Bye for now!
Buttercup